2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 14% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The emergency braking system keeps coming on every time I go to drive, my car automatically shifts into neutral gear when driving and I have an error message saying that I can’t reverse. My seat will Not go further back and I have an air bag issue light”
NHTSA complaint #11710573, filed 2026-01“I was involved in an auto accident on 3/1/22 I no longer have confidence or feel safe driving the 2019 Mercedes GLA250 after having a minor accident and repairs totaling $15,008.53. The steering wheel locked and the left tire was knocked out of place. According to Mercedes, repairs were required to the suspension system, new struts, new knuckles, steering gear. I am terrified to continue driving the GLA250 model and am anxious and fearful off having another accident which could very well result in a fatality. …”
NHTSA complaint #11476212, filed 2022-07“At 48000 miles (TPMS) tire pressure monitoring sensor malfunction cause air valve to blown out from from tire at 65 mile/hr on busy interstate which cause vehicle to veer into busy traffic barely avoiding accident mercedes needs to invesigate why tmps fail at 65mi/hrs and while air value blew out from tire and run flat tire become flat on hiway”
NHTSA complaint #11489506, filed 2022-10“The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the vehicle independently turned off. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the front driver’s side wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. The wheel speed sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11554361, filed 2023-11, 29,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038183Sep 25, 2026Complaint Noises in the steering column area when steering. See example file in the attachments area: "MRSM‑Schleifgeräusch_SCCMGrindingNoises. MOV". Cause Under analysis. Remedy…
- 10249495Jan 24, 2024Noises in the steering column area when steering. Under analysis. Check which area of the steering column the noises occur in. Do the noises tend to occur at the bottom in the…
- 10249482Jan 24, 2024The steering wheel generates grinding noises between the steering wheel and steering column switch module during steering maneuvers See example file in the attachments area…
- 10219265Aug 2, 2022Complaint Vibrations in steering at speeds lower than 30 mph. Possible when turning and also partly noticeable after changing to winter or all-season tires. Cause Controller…
- 10213049May 9, 2022Complaint Squeaking noise from area of input shaft of electric steering Cause Inadequate lubrication. Remedy Grease/lubricate sealing area of input shaft.
- 10151962Jul 25, 2018Plastic element on release lever of manual steering column adjuster loose.
- 10158322Oct 9, 2017Cracking noise at limit stop of electric steering
- 10167000Feb 18, 2014Surface damage on steering wheel trim
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
12 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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